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YH53 YTC

2003 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,894 mi
Last recorded48,894 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 YTC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 48,894 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 46,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 46,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 42,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 38,390 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 30,542 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 28,855 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 26,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wheels binding slightly on brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear wheels binding slightly on brakes

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,180 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 23,940 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 22,423 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,566 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 18,438 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,097 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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YH53 YTC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH53 YTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH53 YTC registered?

YH53 YTC is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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